— Teyana Taylor’s response to meeting her favorite musician, according to her 10-year-old daughter. So much for playing it cool.
Tariffs
Made in America?
What's going on: It’s no secret that the United States imports nearly everything it needs — down to that little plastic cap on our shoelaces. That was President Donald Trump’s logic when he implemented sweeping tariffs last year, claiming they would help US manufacturing and add jobs. But in February, the Supreme Court struck down most of those tariffs. Since then, the Trump admin has refunded more than $20 billion of the $165 billion tariff payments, and companies like Costco, Walmart, and Target are first in line to get theirs. (And before you ask: No, don’t expect it to lower your grocery bill.) In the meantime, they’re still paying the newer tariffs that Trump implemented earlier this year. Clearly, the tariffs haven’t brought back the golden age of American manufacturing. As for what it would actually take…
Guessing a lot?: Yup. The US imports $3 trillion in goods annually. About a quarter of those are essential to national security, come with supply chain headaches, or are sourced from rival countries. New research estimates that it would take $2 trillion — about 6% of the US’s GDP — to build the manufacturing power needed to replace them. And that’s before factoring in the workers, infrastructure, and energy needed to make it happen. Investors may be eager to pour money into industries like AI, expecting a big payoff, but that same logic doesn’t apply everywhere. But as negotiations with Iran continue, the war in the Middle East has reminded us how fragile the global supply chain is… and how dependent on it we are.
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What’s going on: Why is the message around student loans always “give us more money” and never “we’re so proud of you for getting an education”? Thanks to the Trump admin’s dismantling of the Saving for a Valuable Education (SAVE) loan repayment plan, don’t expect that to change anytime soon. SAVE, created under former President Joe Biden, covered roughly 7 million people and allowed for lower repayment requirements based on income. But Republicans challenged the act’s legality — and won. Starting July 1, borrowers will have a 90-day window to pick a new repayment option. If you don’t choose, the government will do it for you. And if your payments were on pause while the case was in legal limbo, expect them to come back whether you’re ready or not. Yes, for many, that means a new and probably higher monthly bill to add to the pile. There goes our Sephora run.
What should I do before July 1?: First, figure out what repayment plan you’re actually on. If it’s SAVE, you’ll need to decide your next move soon. The two most popular replacements will likely be: Income-Based Repayment (IBR) or Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP), with a few key differences. Use loan simulators and calculators. The Institute of Student Loan Advisors also offers free advice. And if you can't pay under any plan, consider forbearance (just be sure to read the fine print). It’s confusing, so seek help if you need it because you want to avoid defaulting. Above all, keep an eye on your inbox. Loan servicers should start sending transition notices soon. We’ve never adulted so hard.
What’s going on: In today’s episode of “We Aren't Surprised,” women pediatricians aren’t getting paid enough to do their jobs — at least not as much as men. The gender pay gap discrimination is so large that the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement condemning it. Even though 65% of pediatricians and 70% of pediatric residents are women, they are paid $10,000 less at the start of their careers than men. It gets worse. Women face more career hurdles, from fewer mentorship and leadership opportunities to smaller paychecks across medical disciplines. They are less likely to get bonuses (when they do, it’s usually smaller). For pediatricians who are moms, poor parental leave and rigid work schedules turn the gap into a gulf.
And the rest of medicine?: A recent report put the physician gender pay gap at 26% in 2024, with annual compensation rising 5.7% for male doctors and only 1.7% for women. It highlights the overall gender pay gap disparities that drive women doctors to quit. And while the AAP callout is nice, it doesn’t make pay gaps illegal. Some states are fighting them, but Congress has all but thrown up its hands. Yet another reason the midterms matter: They have a lot of say over what happens to our bodies and our paychecks.
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